Character-filled Heaton terrace with modern kitchen and private yards, ideal for first-time buyers.
Three-bedroom Victorian mid-terrace with period fireplaces and sash windows
This well-presented Victorian mid-terrace on Richardson Street blends period character with contemporary finishes, making it an attractive choice for first-time buyers, young families or professionals. The living room and two principal bedrooms retain original fireplaces and large sash windows, lending charm and good natural light. The kitchen is modern with high-gloss units and integrated oven and hob, flowing into an open-plan dining area suited to everyday family life and entertaining.
Practical features include a boarded loft for storage, under-stairs and built-in alcove storage, plus private front and rear yards with double gates and a storage shed. The house is freehold, gas‑fired central heating to radiators, double glazed (install date unknown) and extends to about 1,062 sq ft — roomy for a city terrace.
Buyers should note a few material points: the property is a solid brick build typical of 1900–1929 terraces and is assumed to have no wall insulation; energy improvements may be needed. The plot is small and outdoor space is yards rather than a garden. There is a single bathroom for three bedrooms, and the area records above-average local crime compared with national levels. Council tax costs are described as cheap, and transport, shops and cafés on Chillingham Road are within easy walking distance.
Overall, the house offers strong period appeal and scope to improve energy performance or personalise finishes. It’s best suited to purchasers seeking character, convenient Heaton location and sensible room proportions rather than large garden space or a newly built, highly insulated home.